A quick BASIC plan. Get premium soil. mix with pro-mix or perlite. (I do 50-50) for good drainage.. Basic nutes, 20-20-20 for veg (2nd & 3rd # can be lower), for flower a 10-25-20 sort of ratio (higher 2nd&3rd #)...start veg food at 1/4 strength, and increase SLOWLY.... if no water meter, I wait till soil pulls away from plant pot..then water..pick up and notice weight...you can tell by that once you get used to the wet weight. DON'T over water, or over nute..I do 3 times a month Approx. read FAQ....water plant, play with dog & read it again..keep going back and everytime you do something else will click and make sense....
Good Luck.